US Bridges

WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR

Poor

Tazewell County, Illinois · In Peoria · Structure no. 090011500000000

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
4,745 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR in Tazewell County, Illinois. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Illinois average of 45.3 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,150 by 2046. The structure is 4,745 ft (1,446.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 150
CrossesIll River T&p RR
LocationIn Peoria
RouteU.S. Route 150
Coordinates40.72253, -89.55384
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length4,745 ft (1,446.3 m)
Longest span626 ft (190.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,000 (2021)
Projected traffic15,150 by 2046
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR carry?

About 30,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR?

The structure is 4,745 ft (1,446.3 m) long with a longest span of 626 ft (190.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 150 over Ill River T&p RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.